Ocean State Job Lot Hiring for Staff Accountant Job at North Kingstown, RI Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Accountant – Family Office (FO) role is responsible for collecting, analyzing, verifying, as well as reporting on the financial activities of the Ocean State Job Lot FO. The FO manages financial investments for the principal owners of Ocean State Job Lot and also provides family financial management services, which include financial and investment education as well as philanthropy coordination. This role works closely with the Finance team to manage company accounts affecting charities as well as affiliated businesses.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and analyze monthly as well as quarterly financial statements.

• Reconcile and prepare work-papers and accruals for balance sheet and income statement accounts including, but not limited to, intercompany allocation entries, revenue, expenses, as well as variance analyses.

• Manage all aspects of the general ledger to ensure accuracy of transactions.

• Provide expert support around year-end financial activities.

• Accurately perform the accounting required to maintain various investment partnerships, foundations, trusts, as well as other financial entities.

• As directed, prepare investment forecasts and annual budgets.

• Review charitable agreements as well as keep accurate track of charitable pledges.

• Compile and reconcile annual income tax information packages.

• As requested, provide professional support to senior executives and other key staff, prepare ad-hoc reports, as well as participate in special projects.

• Continuously develop job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and/or participating in professional organizations.

• Effectively utilize virtual means to communicate efficiently and work independently under remote conditions as applicable

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting is required.

• 3 – 5 years of accounting or auditing experience are required.

• Experience with financial reporting as well as financial statement preparation are required.

• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and creative skills are required.

• CPA candidate is preferred.

• Proficient knowledge of US GAAP and FASB ASC is preferred.

• Highly proficient with spreadsheet and reporting tools, especially QuickBooks and MS Excel.

• Proficient with Google platforms (i.e., Sites, Slides, Drive, Docs, Sheets).

ATTRIBUTES:

• Effective Communicator: You possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and have the ability to build and maintain a culture of trust and respect.

• Confidentiality: You protect the Company’s value by keeping information confidential.

• Team Oriented: You are capable of embracing the ideas of others (even if they conflict with your own) for the sake of the Company.

• Time Management: You are able to handle multiple projects at once, and can organize multiple projects around given deadlines.

• Self-motivated: You can work with a minimum amount of supervision and be capable of strategically prioritizing multiple tasks in a proactive manner. You understand the tools and processes needed to meet larger strategic initiatives.

• Passionate: You must be passionate about online collaboration and ensuring our clients are successful; we love seeing hunger and ambition.

• Organized: You are detail oriented and lead by example in serving all of our stakeholders: owners, communities, and fellow associates.

• Analytical: You have exceptional analytical, quantitative, and statistical skills; and you use logical reasoning and data to build conclusions, recommendations, and reporting.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works primarily in a climate controlled environment with minimal safety and health hazard

potential.

• Works in an office environment sitting at a desk, table, or computer workstation for extended periods of time. Frequently uses near vision for reading and computer tasks.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform essential functions.

• Remote: Work may be completed outside of the company locations. The role is responsible for setting up a professional and ergonomically safe work environment and to be available during working hours. The role may also bring their own device/s to complete all work (e.g., all computer hardware and software, including audio and video capabilities for virtual meetings; and reliable Internet connection with ability to access the Google platforms for virtual meetings and applications used for work).

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other job duties and tasks, some of which may be essential to the position. Leadership has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract, either express or implied. You are an at-will employee, meaning either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• North Kingstown, RI 02852: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in North Kingstown, RI 02852